Redback/Black Widow Systems as progenitors of the highest neutron star masses and low-mass Black Holes [HEAP]

http://arxiv.org/abs/2006.06398


We suggest in this note that “spider” systems are the naturally expected progenitors of the highest neutron star masses, and possibly low-mass black holes, based on their long-term evolutionary features and actual mass measurements.

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J. Horvath, A. Bernardo, L. Rocha, et. al.
Fri, 12 Jun 20
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Comments: To appear in Science China: Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy, News & Views section